Global Packaging Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

Döhler GmbH; Darmstadt; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. The Global Packaging Solutions Engineer will lead packaging projects from development to plant implementation, ensuring compliance with PPWR and related regulations, while optimizing packaging standards and data systems across a global footprint.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of packaging materials and processes, plus experience in sustainability

Qualifications

• Degree in packaging or related field.
• Experience in packaging development, engineering, or compliance.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with packaging sustainability, recyclability assessments, PPWR, EPR or related regulations.
• Experience with packaging data management systems is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead global packaging projects from concept to implementation at production sites.
• Own packaging compliance and sustainability topics, focusing on PPWR and international packaging requirements.
• Develop and maintain packaging standards across lifecycle, ensuring legal, customer, and internal compliance.
• Manage processes for data collection, recyclability assessments, technical documentation, and supplier compliance.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Operations, and IT to maintain packaging systems and master data.
• Ensure feasibility of packaging solutions with regard to production, logistics, and transportation.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize packaging for recyclability, sustainability, cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate insights into business strategies.
• Provide SME support in customer discussions and packaging inquiries.

Connaissances

Packaging leadership

Packaging compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Formation

Packaging Technology

Packaging Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Global Packaging Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

• Full-time
• Job Function: Operations: Production, Quality, EHS & Engineering
• Entry Level: Professionals

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

This position is based on-site in Darmstadt.

Your Role

• Leadership of global packaging projects from the development of innovative packaging solutions through to implementation at production sites
• Technical ownership of packaging compliance and sustainability topics, with a particular focus on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and relevant international packaging requirements
• Development and maintenance of packaging standards across the entire packaging lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and internal requirements
• Establishment and management of processes for packaging data collection, recyclability assessments, technical documentation, and supplier compliance information
• Close collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Operations, and IT to develop and maintain packaging compliance systems, reporting structures, and packaging master data
• Ensuring technical feasibility of packaging solutions with regard to production, filling, logistics, and transportation
• Continuous evaluation and optimization of packaging solutions in terms of recyclability, sustainability, cost, quality, and operational efficiency
• Monitoring of regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging packaging technologies, translating insights into actionable business strategies
• Subject matter expert support for customer discussions and solution-oriented handling of packaging-related inquiries and complaints

Your Profile

• Successfully completed degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, packaging compliance, or a related technical function
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, packaging systems, and packaging manufacturing processes
• Extensive experience in packaging sustainability, recyclability assessments, PPWR, EPR, packaging regulations, or related compliance requirements
• Significant advantage: experience with packaging data management, SAP, or other packaging compliance systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical technical solutions
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented working style, complemented by excellent communication skills and a hands-on mentality
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

What WeOffer:

• Work withpassion:We create an environment where passion meets profession. Meaningful work and positive energy inspire people to give their best and make lasting contribution to our shared success.
• Take ownership:We empower you to take ownership and share your ideas. Whatever your role, you have the opportunity to show initiative and make an impact.
• Grow yourway:With flexibledevelopmentopportunitiesacross departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover newstrengthsand actively shape your career path.
• Thrive in a global environment:Join an international team bringing together multiplecultures,languagesand perspectives to sparknew ideasand inspiration.Through global collaboration, you expand your horizon both professionally and personally.
• The team always wins:We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team playlead to shared success.

EqualOpportunities for All

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

A good match starts with shared values. Complete our Culture Fit Challenge to find out how well your mindset aligns with the way we work.